But even when Thompson steps out of her eclectic roster of characters, it’s her real-life personality that tends to grab people’s attention — especially when it comes to her statement-making fashion a nd beauty choices. Now, with all eyes on her, there’s no better time to walk through Thompson’s impressive Hollywood transformation, from a fresh-faced actress to a bold boundary-breaking star. Check it out, ahead.

2005

From the very beginning of her career — and a quick appearance on Cold Case — Thompson never shied away from a bold lip, starting with this classic red.

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2007

Before the days of her graphic eyeliner and twisted updos, Thompson stuck to natural makeup ands loose curls for almost every red carpet.

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2010

With every additional role, it seemed as though Thompson was gaining more and more confidence with her look — and this bold orange lipstick was no exception.

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2011

Sticking to classics like a black cat-eye and muted red lip, Thompson looks like a Hollywood star in the making.

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2012

A year later, Thompson lightened up her ends with some auburn highlights.

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2014

Fast forward to 2014 and Thompson rocked — for the first and last time — a warm honey blonde hue.

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2015

While attending the 6th Annual AAFCA Awards, Thompson let her shiny curls take center stage, complementing the look with a glowing base and burnt-orange lip.

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2016

For the European premiere of Creed, Thompson opted for something sleek and sexy: a tousled blowout, bronze smoky eye, and wash of nude gloss.

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2017

Certainly in the top five of her best looks, this blunt bob and brown monochrome makeup combo turned heads at the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Thompson and her hairstylist Lacy Redway channeled Frida Kahlo with a modern take on her classic floral updo. Her makeup artist Kirin Bhatty stuck to soft browns and pinks to keep her look feeling soft and romantic.

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2018

Thompson looked fresh as hell at HBO’s Golden Globe Awards after party, where Bhatty gave her a glowing makeup look and Redway topped her off with a set of cornrows.

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According to Redway, you’re looking at Thompson’s glorious natural texture here. The modern cut and shape — not to mention that killer wine-stained lip — makes this one of our all-time favorite looks on her.

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Thompson’s first time at the Met Gala was nothing short of memorable — and it was all in the dramatic details, like her face and body pearl embellishments, upside down white liner, and three-tiered bun.

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Most recently, Thompson became the newest member of Redway’s “braid gang.” Look even closer, and you’ll spot her subtle matchy-matchy red eyeliner, officially cementing her as the red carpet beauty star we always knew she was.